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Wilda Family History

Wilda Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places called Wildau.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wilda family from?

You can see how Wilda families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilda family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilda families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Wilda families living in Lancashire. This was about 35% of all the recorded Wilda's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Wilda families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilda surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Wilda ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Wilda. 100% of Wilda men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Wilda women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • House Duties
    20%

What Wilda family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Wilda. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilda census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 349 immigration records available for the last name Wilda. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 530 military records available for the last name Wilda. For the veterans among your Wilda ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilda lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Wilda life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Wilda in 1954 was 43, and 86 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilda ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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